News 2 January - 9 January 2024
2023 has been a bad year to be a criminal in Essex
We have taken violent offenders off the streets. We have banned dangerous drivers from our major roads and rural lanes. And we’ve made sure criminals who exploit others, including children, through their trade in illegal drugs are given serious sentences in prison.
Essex Police officers arrested 52 people on suspicion of shoplifting across the county in the last fortnight.
And 31 were subsequently charged with theft offences and other related matters.
Appeal - Can you help?
We are appealing for information following a theft from a vehicle in Southend where expensive search and rescue equipment was taken.
Equipment which is used to save people's lives in rescue situations, including a camera worth a five-figure sum, was taken from a black Ford Transit van at the Camelia Hotel in Eastern Esplanade at around 8pm on 4 January.
If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.
Please quote the crime reference number 42/2159/24.
You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.
Visit http://esxpol.uk/toqPS to find out more about our website reporting services.
If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.
 Fewer domestic abuse cases and improvements in protecting victims
“We’re seeing fewer cases and fewer repeat victims – and we’re doing a better job at protecting them” - that’s from a senior detective in charge of tackling domestic abuse.
Reports of domestic abuse in Essex have fallen in the last 12 months, with nearly 4,500 fewer offences, and the number of repeat victims has also fallen.
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Upcoming community police events
Wednesday 10 January 10am-12pm
Waitrose, London Road, Leigh
Thursday 11 January 11am-12pm
Westcliff Library, London Road, Westcliff
Friday 12 January 2:30pm-3:30pm
Earls Hall School, Carlton Avenue, Westcliff
Friday 12 January 3pm-4pm
Havens, Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff
Saturday 13 January 9am-10am
Co-Op, Sutton Road, Southend
Saturday 13 January 10am-11am
McDonalds, Eastern Avenue, Southend
Saturday 13 January 11am-12pm
Southend Museum, Victoria Avenue, Southend
Saturday 13 January 3pm-4pm
Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Avenue, Southend
Sunday 14 January 11am-12pm
Waitrose, Fossetts Way, Southend
Tuesday 16 January 10am-12pm
Tesco, Prince Avenue, Westcliff
Tuesday 16 January 4pm-5pm
Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Westcliff
Wednesday 17 January 1:30pm-2:30pm
Earls Hall Parade Of Shops, Cuckoo Corner, Southend
Wednesday 17 January 5pm-6pm
McDonalds, Eastern Avenue, Southend
Wednesday 17 January 7:15pm-8:15pm
Southend Mosque, West Road, Westcliff
 Find your IMEI number
Every phone has an IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. If your phone is stolen, you can use this ID to block it.
To find your phone IMEI number key in *#06# and press dial.
You can also download ‘find your phone’ apps to find your phone and, more importantly, wipe the data stored on it.
Be fraud smart
Scammers are experts in what they do, help stop them by learning about the different tactics they use.
Friends Against Scams is a quick online learning programme that can help you understand the different types of scams there are, how to spot them and how to support anyone you know who may have been a victim.
Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from scams: http://esxpol.uk/llPEI
 I know an off-licence that is selling alcohol to underage children, what can I do?
It is an offence to sell alcohol to a person under the age of 18. If you know an off-licence that is selling alcohol to a person under that age, you should contact Police or Trading Standards Office who will take the details. The person that is selling the alcohol to those under 18 could face a fine.
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